The new international version niv was birthed in 1965 when a multidenominational, international group of scholars gathered at palos heights, illinois, and came to an agreement that a new translation of the bible in contemporary english language was greatly needed. The task was handed over to the new york bible society that is today known as biblica, and it introduced the version through a collaborative effort of the scholars in 1973. Translators claim that the 2011 revision of the niv is 95% identical to the earlier niv 1978 and 1984 editions. I expect the niv 2011 to gradually replace the 1984 version, and when our church bibles need replacing through wear and tear i expect we will buy 2011 editions. Sadly, niv 1984 edition is becoming more and more difficult to purchase. Holy bible, new international version, zondervan 1984 various on. Apr 08, 20 niv stands for new international version and refers to an english translation of the bible that is a result of demands from the puritans to bring out a new, reformed version of the bible. Why the niv 2011 is more reliable than the niv 1984. Two years ago, the niv new international version 2011 was released as the successor to the niv 1984 and tniv todays niv translations. New international version niv bible pdf turnback to god.
A year from now, you wont be able to get a 1984 version of the niv. In march, 2011, the publisher of the niv, zondervan, issued a new edition, the 2011 new international version. In 2009 the organization that owns the of the new international version, the international bible society, changed its name to biblica. Of equal importance was that the bible be expressed in broadly understood modern english.
What are the differences between the niv 1984 and the updated niv in 2011. The newest version of the niv translation is the first for zondervan since 1984. Our father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. The project was further endorsed a year later when a vast number of church leaders met in chicago in 1966. The best places to find out more are the niv2011 executive summary page. My greek profs in seminary taught me that had these not been in the king james. The issue became so heated that the international bible society. This site has a comparison of the full texts of the 1984 niv, 2005 tniv and 2010 niv organized bookbybook and versebyverse. Southern baptist convention on the genderneutral 2011. The niv was updated in 1984 and 2011, and has become one of the most popular and best selling modern translations. These clarifications include the verse in 1 corinthians 6. The cbt also developed the new international version niv in the 1970s.
Differences between the 1984 new international version niv and. The niv, zondervan, harpercollins, and missing verses. But now apart from the law the righteousness of god has been made known, to which the law and the prophets testify. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. See all 23 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Niv 1984 come, follow me, jesus said, and i will make you fishers of men. Containing the old testament and the new testament. This edition will replace the 1984 niv, which will no longer be published.
Mar 24, 2011 i believe the niv 84 largely achieved this goal. We provide a complete text of the new international version from 1984. Holy bible, new international version, zondervan 1984 hardcover january 1, 1984 by various author 4. Apr 03, 2019 the newest version of the niv translation is the first for zondervan since 1984. The niv was finished three years later, in 1978, and revised in 1984 into the standard version that many of us learned from as kids. The original niv came out in 1978 as a result of an independent committee. I own a niv 1984, a tniv 2005, and a new niv 2011 and i am constantly comparing scriptures between the bible translations, i also have purchased a niv audio bible cd for the 20011 niv translation and have found this very helpful in my bible reading especially in the old testement books where some names are difficult to pronounce. The original niv came out in 1978 as a result of an independent committee formed in the 1960s to produce a new. The niv is the most popular translation today because it remains faithful to the original scriptures while being easy for people to understand. Major group says it cannot endorse niv 2011 bible baptist press.
The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Latest niv bible translation clearer on homosexual sins. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Difference between nlt and niv and esv compare the. While its true that david at one level is talking about human beings in general being. Improvements in the niv bible between 1984 and 2011 part 2. Rather than include disputed verses in footnotes, as was done in 1984, these same verses are entirely missing, except in the case of mark 16.
The latest version of the popular niv bible translation has had its verses on homosexuality reworded, making them clearer in denouncing the practice, a theologian who helped with the translation says. In 2005, the todays new international version tniv was released. At biblica, we believe that with god, all things are possible. The story on gender and the niv 1984, tniv, and niv 2011. May 07, 2020 version information the new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Holy bible niv new international version 1984 apps on. I believe the 2011 niv is a major improvement to the 19781984 niv that incorporates the majority of the scholarly and gender language changes of the tniv.
In case anyone is interested the pre 2011 update niv of 1984 can be found online here. Does the new text continue to achieve the result of the optimum combination of transparency vs. Todays new international version tniv was an english translation of the bible which was developed by the committee on bible translation cbt. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Jan 02, 2020 in march, 2011, the publisher of the niv, zondervan, issued a new edition, the 2011 new international version. The project was further endorsed a year later when a vast number of church.
Wholesale new international version niv 1984 bibles in. Applying singular function to plural words is driving me crazy. Of the changes in 12,000 verses between 1984 and 2011 most of them are minor, this is the only one that decker quotes where he prefers the 1984 version. We believe the niv 1984 edition is more faithful to the original text than any of the niv s later editions. According to a march 14, 2011, article in the christian post, statistics compiled by christian web techies robert slowley and john dryer show that 31 percent of the tniv is. Mar 29, 2019 the new international version niv was birthed in 1965 when a multidenominational, international group of scholars gathered at palos heights, illinois, and came to an agreement that a new translation of the bible in contemporary english language was greatly needed. I expect the niv 2011 to gradually replace the 1984 version, and when our church bibles need replacing through wear and tear i. History of niv bible the new international version project was started after a meeting in 1965 at trinity christian college in palos heights, illinois between the christian reformed church, national association of evangelicals, and a group of international scholars. On september 1, 2009, a press conference held by cbt, biblica the new name for ibs, and zondervan announced that the 1984 niv would be revised and the 2005 tniv discontinued. Holy bible, new international version, zondervan 1984. Wholesale new international version niv 1984 bibles in bulk.
In reality, the updated niv appears to be little more than a rehash of the aforementioned 2005 gender neutral mishap known as todays new international version tniv. The niv text may be quoted in any form written, visual, electronic or audio, up to and inclusive of five hundred 500 verses without express written permission of the publisher, providing the verses do not amount to a complete book of the bible nor do the verses quoted account for twentyfive percent 25% or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted. The new international version niv was a produced by a committee of scholars associated with various evangelical churches in america, who began work on the version in 1965. It indicates what number and percentage of verses in the niv2011 were the same in all three translations no change in any, use the niv1984 text, use the tniv text, or have new text not found in either earlier translation new text in niv2011. P lease read these new international version niv verses out loud, and decide which is the superior rendering. The task was handed over to the new york bible society that is today known as biblica, and it introduced the version through a collaborative effort of the. Differences between the 1984 new international version niv.
While the esv is a better bible for study purposes, the english of that translation is not good enough for general use. Apr 08, 2017 differences between the 1984 new international version niv and the 2011 new international version. Improvements in the niv bible between 1984 and 2011 part. Jan 14, 2011 on september 1, 2009, a press conference held by cbt, biblica the new name for ibs, and zondervan announced that the 1984 niv would be revised and the 2005 tniv discontinued. I love much of the new niv, but i have a couple of problems, both personal. I believe the 2011 niv is a major improvement to the 1978 1984 niv that incorporates the majority of the scholarly and gender language changes of the tniv. Niv 1984 you will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death. This new international version is the 2011 edition, published by biblica, and was updated to exclude many verses i had become accustomed to in the 1984 zondervan edition. The new international readers version nirv was started in 1992 and is designed for a thirdgrade reading level for young children and esl readers. As our top selling bible version, the new international version bible comes in a variety of styles. Niv 2011 come, follow me, jesus said, and i will send you out to fish for people. This year, zondervan released the new niv 2011 which will. The new international version niv is an english translation of the bible first published in 1978 by biblica formerly the international bible society.
Since the niv has been the evangelical standard for a number of years particularly among english dynamic equivalent translations, it is important to assess the accuracy of the translation and to explore. Niv stands for new international version and refers to an english translation of the bible that is a result of demands from the puritans to bring out a new, reformed version of the bible. We believe the niv 1984 edition is more faithful to the original text than any of the nivs later editions. Niv2011 comparison with the niv1984 and tniv robert slowleys. New international version niv download the free bible. The other problem i have is if i should try to rememorize chapters of the bible i learned over the past 25 years from the 1984 niv. Most changes made to the 2011 edition stray even further from the underlying greek, as the translators loosely insert whatever words they wish in an effort to explain what they believe the text teaches rather than let the reader. Romans 8 new international version niv life through the spirit. The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual an engineer working with general electric in seattle by the name of howard. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. The new york bible society now biblica was selected to do the translation. Genesis 1, new international version niv the bible app. Whereas, many southern baptist pastors and laypeople have trusted and used the 1984 new international version niv translation to the great benefit of the kingdom.
When quotations from the niv text are used by a local church in nonsaleable media such as church bulletins, orders of. The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual an engineer working with general electric in seattle by the name of howard long. The best places to find out more are the niv2011 executive summary page, the full niv 2011 translators notes, the committee on bible translation website and faqs, and biblica niv page the council on biblical manhood and womanhood published a summary evaluation evaluation of the gendered language in the niv2011 as well as a comprehensive analysis published in a journal not. Biblica is the worldwide publisher and translation sponsor of the new international version one of the most widely read contemporary english versions of the bible. The 1984 new international version niv and the 2011 new international version. Jan 12, 2011 this site has a comparison of the full texts of the 1984 niv, 2005 tniv and 2010 niv organized bookbybook and versebyverse. There are some areas where the niv 2011 has made some noteworthy updates in a positive direction. The older translation of the niv now called the niv 1984 version is. Below are common questions and answers relating to the current edition of the niv. New international version niv bibles 1984 version the preferred 1984 translation for todays reader. Since its first emergence as a complete text in 1978, the new international version niv has stood as the modern pioneer of a different approachan approach that mirrors the balance of priorities held by the kjv translators four hundred years ago.
I own a niv 1984, a tniv 2005, and a new niv 2011 and i am constantly comparing scriptures between the bible translations, i also have purchased a niv audio bible cd for. Niv 2011 aside from the fact that the new wording is just bad poetry, there is a more serious problem. The outline links here will go to the niv 1984 edition. The now discontinued tniv and the 2011 niv which supersedes the. About the niv bible translation new international version. Pastor steve waldron, new life of albany albany, ga. The entire niv 1984 edition, in whole or in part, may be downloaded. To gods elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of pontus, galatia, cappadocia, asia and bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of god the father, through the sanctifying work of the spirit, to be obedient to jesus christ and sprinkled with his blood. The percentage of word matches is closer to 91% between all three versions. Differences between the 1984 new international version niv and the 2011 new international version. The niv was published to meet the need for a modern translation done by bible scholars using the earliest, highest quality manuscripts available. The new international version follows in the same tradition as the king james version, although it is tailormade for the way english is spoken around the world today. Like its predecessor, the tniv, the 2011 niv was translated using genderneutral translation rules, resulting in the replacement of genderspecific words e.
The new international version in my opinion is the best bible translation readly available to christians today. In keeping with the translators mandate to maintain the niv so that it remains an accurate, accessible translation of the bible, the latest edition was published in 2011. New international version niv download the free bible app. Douglas moo, chairman of the nivcbt niv committee on bible translation, states. The most popular english bible, the niv 1984, has undergone a makeover and. The niv 2011 has reversed the text and marginal translations that were found in the niv 1984. The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. The new niv 2011 is now beginning to appear in stores. Latest niv bible translation clearer on homosexual sins, says. The new international version niv a history and evaluation. Read the new international version bible free online since the 2011 update all electronic versions of niv84 have been removed from places like bible gateway and the various bible apps so i was quite surprised to see it here.
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